It's interesting to se the current wave of hardcore where there is little, if no understanding of classic punk from an era well before blast beats and break downs. So it's refreshing to hear a band who really get that and bring it to the fore without coming off as burnt out old guys. The end result is Mugger, whose new album Luck Forever is blasting, abrasive and a ton of fun to sink your teeth into. This is punk rock done right, with a deep understanding of the genre and a sneer on the faces of everyone executing on it... and it rules.
Luck Forever impresses because of the pointed nature of the sound. From the first track Mugger establish exactly who they are and what they sound like and then they stun you time and time again with some of the most impressive executions on vintage punk and hardcore sounds that I have heard in a good long while. Mugger understand the inherent magic of the genre and it's hard not to be charmed by the crushing speed punk sorcery that they bring to the table. With washed out vocals and massive waves of distortion threatening to overwhelm everything else, Luck Forever showcases a band who are wholly their own, exciting and unrelenting.
Grab a copy of the album today!
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